Settings and information

Operating principle

1.  Button for:

1.  Button for:

> Selecting display
> Setting values

2.  Button for:

> Confirming selected display or set values
> Calling up computer information

3.  When the lights are on: instrument lighting brightness
4.  Calling up Check Control
5.  Checking oil level
6.  Setting the time
7.  Setting the date
8.  Viewing service requirement display

Exiting displays

The outside temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2or if you make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If required, complete the current setting first.

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